Vince Carter
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I think that this is the area for low SHBG guys...free Estrogen. Thanks for following along SystemLord
Excellent thread! This free E2 test might just be what I need to get dialed in as I'm currently battling high E2 do to my somewhat low SHBG (18-20). I've also heard Dr. Crisler mention that if a guy has SHBG of 20 that having a similar score for E2 could mean it's to high for him do to the free E2 being high relative to his E2.
I'm going to concentrate on free numbers rather than total numbers from now on.
Systemlord, do I understand it that you're working the E lowering by lowering your daily Cyp dose and that you're not using an AI? I read another thread I think 20mg/D Cyp for you?
I'm going to attempt to lose 50-70 pounds then attempt a dose increase without an AI and see how my body converts T to E2, I've read guys who are in good shape physically are the ones who need either no AI or very little.
I wish you great success in regard to your weight-loss goal. In many cases you're right, low body fat can minimize the need for an AI. Some men, though, no matter what efforts they undertake, need in. Either way, the loss of the weight will improve your health. Good luck.I started 17.5mg EOD no AI a few days ago and symptoms are disappearing fast, if I can get to the 600-700 range without an AI then great. I'm going to attempt to lose 50-70 pounds then attempt a dose increase without an AI and see how my body converts T to E2, I've read guys who are in good shape physically are the ones who need either no AI or very little. At 20mg EOD I felt as if I was right on the line or barely past the point where E2 starts becoming an issue.
Excellent thread! This free E2 test might just be what I need to get dialed in as I'm currently battling high E2 do to my somewhat low SHBG (18-20). I've also heard Dr. Crisler mention that if a guy has SHBG of 20 that having a similar score for E2 could mean it's to high for him do to the free E2 being high relative to his E2.
I'm going to concentrate on free numbers rather than total numbers from now on.
Thought I'd resurrect this one with an update, I'm doing as well as any othertime I suppose, nothing at negative to say about my numbers below, no negative sides, doing quite well but still trying to resolve sexual issues. Penile sensitivity has glimmers of being better, still using Cialis/Viagra with good results. Body acne is getting better but still requires diligent prevention/washing, temperment and mood is still a little iffy. Based on all these things I reduced Cyp to 12mg/D.
At 16mg/D, labs:
16mg/D
200iu HCG once per week
.25mg AI EOD
LC/MS/MS: 18 (<=29)
Estradiol: 23 (<=29)
Estradiol, Free: .62 (<=0.45)
TT: 941 (250-1100)
FT: 291 (35-155)
PSA: 0.6
Thought I'd resurrect this one with an update, I'm doing as well as any othertime I suppose, nothing at negative to say about my numbers below, no negative sides, doing quite well but still trying to resolve sexual issues. Penile sensitivity has glimmers of being better, still using Cialis/Viagra with good results. Body acne is getting better but still requires diligent prevention/washing, temperment and mood is still a little iffy. Based on all these things I reduced Cyp to 12mg/D.
At 16mg/D, labs:
16mg/D
200iu HCG once per week
.25mg AI EOD
LC/MS/MS: 18 (<=29)
Estradiol: 23 (<=29)
Estradiol, Free: .62 (<=0.45)
TT: 941 (250-1100)
FT: 291 (35-155)
PSA: 0.6